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A digital tactical map of the Korean Peninsula symbolizing the US-ROK defense shift
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US National Defense Strategy 2026: South Korea to Take 'Primary' Lead in Deterrence

The 2026 US National Defense Strategy (NDS) designates South Korea as the 'primary' lead for North Korean deterrence, marking a shift toward limited U.S. support.

US Defense Strategy Omits North Korea Denuclearization, Signaling a New Era of Deterrence
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US Defense Strategy Omits North Korea Denuclearization, Signaling a New Era of Deterrence

The new US defense strategy omits the goal of North Korean denuclearization, signaling a pivot to containment. Explore the implications for the ROK-US alliance and Hyunmoo-5 deployment.

Aerial view of a massive drone assembly line
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The Unseen Victor: How China’s Drone Supply Chain Reshaped the Russia-Ukraine War

As of 2026, the China drone supply chain has become the strategic backbone for both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, controlling up to 90% of the market.

Is the Global Rules-Based Order Ruptured? 2026 Power Shifts and Multilateralism Risks
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Is the Global Rules-Based Order Ruptured? 2026 Power Shifts and Multilateralism Risks

Analyzing the collapse of the global rules-based order in 2026. From the UNRWA controversy to Trump's Greenland tariffs, explore the risks facing multilateralism.

Visual representation of the political standoff between US and Haiti
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Haiti TPC Defies US Warnings to Remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council defies U.S. warnings, planning to remove PM Fils-Aime by 2026. Discover the geopolitical impact and Trump's aggressive policy.

U.S. naval armada and Greenland mining operations visual
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Trump Greenland Rare Earth Mining Strategy and the U.S. Armada to Iran

President Trump is aggressively pursuing rare earth mining in Greenland while deploying a naval armada to Iran, signaling a major shift in U.S. global resource and military strategy.

U.S. military asset preparing for a tactical strike over a dark ocean.
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Trump Administration Boat Strikes 2026: 125 Dead in Controversial 'Narco-War'

The Trump administration's latest boat strike in January 2026 leaves two dead in the Eastern Pacific. Explore the legal controversies and rising death toll in the narco-war.

US Embassy in Bangkok with a citizen holding a passport
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Trump Immigrant Visa Suspension 2026: A Sudden Wall for 75 Nations

The Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Thailand, in January 2026. This policy targets legal migration routes citing welfare concerns.

Holographic TikTok logo in a high-tech boardroom setting with corporate branding.
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TikTok USDS Joint Venture Ownership Revealed: Silver Lake and Oracle Take the Reins

TikTok avoids a US ban through the newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture. Explore the 2026 ownership structure involving Silver Lake, Oracle, and MGX.

Minneapolis street during the 2026 general strike.
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"No Work, No Shopping": Minnesota General Strike Challenges Trump Immigration 2026 Surge

On Jan 23, 2026, Minnesota launched a general strike to protest the Trump administration's immigration surge. Businesses closed and protests erupted despite freezing weather.

Digital padlock over maps of Korea and Australia
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Foreign Real Estate Investment Regulation 2026: Lessons from Korea and Australia

Explore the tightening of foreign real estate investment regulation in 2026. A look at how South Korea and Australia are balancing housing affordability and global capital.

Abstract digital map of Central Asia showing geopolitical connections
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Central Asia Illiberal Peace 2026: The Fragile Stability of Autocracy

Explore the landscape of Central Asia illiberal peace in 2026. Analysis of border resolutions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and the role of Russia and China in regional stability.